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Event Update
Saturday - 12/21/13
Bollywood Tollywood Social

Monday - 12/30/13
IndiArt - Art Competition For Children

Tuesday - 12/31/13
Charsur Arts Foundation Concert Series brought to you by MITHAS
New Years Party - UIA
New Year Party
Masquerade Ball with DJ Tej
Glitz & Glamor NYE Party / Boston
South Asian Nation NYE Party / Newton
Dhoom Machaal NYE 2014 Dance Party
Desi Dhamaal 2014 NYE Dinner & Dance Party

Saturday - 1/25/14
Thyagaraja Aradhana

Saturday - 2/1/14
IAGB Republic Day Celebration
Feb.1st - Vasant Panchmi Saraswati Puja @ SATSANG CENTER,Woburn,MA

Sunday - 3/2/14
An Intimate Concert of Sarod & Kathak Dance

Saturday - 3/15/14
ગમતાંનો કરીએ ગુલાલ(You like..You share..)

Saturday - 3/22/14
Chaltre-Chalte

Sunday - 3/30/14
Boston Debut Asif Ali Khan & Party From Pakistan

Saturday - 4/5/14
Raaga-Rang

Sunday - 4/6/14
Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion
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Our Voice And Yours


Wishing our readers Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Our Voice And Yours
LEAD FEATURES TOP
Lokvani Talks To - Recap 2013 Part I
Lokvani Talks To - Recap 2013 Part I

(This section is sponsored by Attorney Trupti Patel)

Meet Annamarie Ryu, Sanjay Sarma, Amar Sawhney, Asha Dixit, Sushil Bhatia, Raj Sisodia, Amal and Ragini Jawa, Jean Bushnell, Anil Agrawal and Sunil Bhatia.
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In Conversation With - Recap 2013 Part I

(This section is sponsored by Emerson Hospital)

In 2013 Lokvani came across a wide section of people with whom we had interesting conversations - Srikant Shastri, Deep Joshi Swaroop Sampath, Hasina Kharbih, Dr Balamurali Krishna and Chitresh Das.
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In Conversation With - Recap 2013 Part I
Bollywood Baatein
Bollywood Baatein

(This section is sponsored by Monique Kornfeld, Esq.)

Sussanne Roshan Wednesday spoke out against reports that actor Arjun Rampal was a reason behind her split with her husband of 13 years, Hrithik Roshan. She says nobody is to be blamed.
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Hindi Manch Sahitya Sammelan – A Literary Journey

(This section is sponsored by Masala Art)

New England Hindi Manch takes a bold step of presenting a “Sammelan” featuring 10 local poets, 2 short plays and 2 songs.
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Hindi Manch Sahitya Sammelan – A Literary Journey
Events In Review - Part I
Events In Review - Part I

(This section is sponsored by Kanan Sachdeva)

Vibrant and enthusiastic,the NE community hosted a number of events in 2013 showcasing culture, politics and the heritage of India.
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WOMEN OF INFLUENCE TOP
Women Of Influence - Year In Review Part II


In 2013, Lokvani was proud to feature the following women who have made a significant impact locally and globally: Indira Patel, Anu Chitrapu, Monica Chandra, Dr Mina Paul, Vibha Pingle, Meena Hewett, Meena Sundaram and Rita Shah.
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Women Of Influence - Year In Review Part II
PERFORMING ARTS TOP
Abhinaya By Smt Jyothi Raghavan
Abhinaya By Smt Jyothi Raghavan


Jyothi Raghavan presents Abhinaya - a representation of various emotions as part of the monthly dance series for Spandha.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS TOP
NESSP Conducts 2nd Annual Kids Academic Competitions


Yet another successful year! New England Shirdi Sai Parivaar (NESSP) conducted and concluded its 2nd Annual Kids Academic Competitions during the weekend of 7th and 8th December.
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NESSP Conducts 2nd Annual Kids Academic Competitions
Harvard Students Launch Year Long Fast For Bhopal Gas Disaster Survivors
Harvard Students Launch Year Long Fast For Bhopal Gas Disaster Survivors


Harvard students and community organizations launched a 365 - day relay fast in support of survivors of the Bhopal Gas Disaster – the world’s worst industrial disaster.
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Franklin Celebrates Diwali


A group of women decided to bring the Indian community to meet, greet and celebrate this festival of lights together with the idea of involving teenagers to run most of the stations.
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Franklin Celebrates Diwali
Harvard Square Vigil Commemorates One Year Anniversary Of Nirbhaya
Harvard Square Vigil Commemorates One Year Anniversary Of Nirbhaya


On a snowy Sunday evening, about 25 people gathered at Harvard Square to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Nirbhaya incident in India in December 2013.
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Srimad Bhagvad Gita Pooja


In Dracut, Massachusetts, the Merrimack Valley Chapter of the VHPA celebrated the auspicious occasion of the Gita Jayanti by holding a pooja dedicated to the Srimad Bhagvad Gita.
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Srimad Bhagvad Gita Pooja
UPCOMING EVENTS TOP
IndiArt - Submission Deadline Jan 15
IndiArt - Submission Deadline Jan 15


Have a talent to draw or paint? Would you like win a cash prize of $200? Then Ekal Vidyalaya of Boston's IndiArt Competition is for you! Create your work at home and submit it by Jan 15! Winners announced Jan 26!
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IAGB To Celebrate Republic Day 2014


IAGB will celebrate Republic Day 2014 at Burlington High School on February 1, 2014 and invites items for kids segment, adults segment and from different regional organizations. The theme for this year's show is “Proud to be an Indian – Kashmir to Kanyakumari” – A journey through Incredible India.
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IAGB To Celebrate Republic Day 2014
AID Launches One For India Campaign
AID Launches One For India Campaign


AID launched its annual “One for India” fundraising campaign - a call for people to engage with the development of India.
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Beyond Bollywood Exhibit At Smithsonian


In February 2014, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center will open Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation, a groundbreaking exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History. Be a part of it!
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Beyond Bollywood Exhibit At Smithsonian
PEOPLE TOP
Music And Dance Arangetrams In 2013
Music And Dance Arangetrams In 2013


Talented and dedicated students of area gurus in various art forms made their debut in 2013.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TOP
Why Universities Want Active Students


Besides strong academics, compelling essays, a flawless interview, glowing letters of recommendation and high scores on standardized tests, colleges also stress that they seek students who have extracurricular involvement and leadership. Here is why.
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Why Universities Want Active Students
Six Things You Should Know About Mutual Funds
Six Things You Should Know About Mutual Funds


Last year, an estimated 90 million individuals owned mutual funds. What accounts for their enduring popularity? The answer is simple: Mutual funds are uniquely designed to help investors accomplish a broad range of financial goals. To understand why, here are six things you should know about mutual funds.
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Share And Care Foundation: Highlights Of 2013


SCF made great strides in nurturing focused programs. Consistent performance of Educate 2 Graduate (E2G) and Educate 2 Success (E2S) programs reaffirmed that the poorest of the poor have the intelligence, skills, and motivation to rise out of poverty, if given the opportunity and access to equitable resources.
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Share And Care Foundation: Highlights Of 2013
Gender Equality: The Missing Factor One Year Later After Nirbhaya
Gender Equality: The Missing Factor One Year Later After Nirbhaya


Women are objectified in more profound ways than we realize, and we must strip away every intricate shred of the patriarchy, in order to achieve a modest goal of being recognized and treated as human beings.
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Sankara Cancer Annual Report 2013


At the HMH Trichy, SCF is establishing a cervical and breast cancer center to save lives by screening women for cancers that are easily prevented and treated with great success with early intervention at a fraction of the cost (if treatable even) of treating someone at an advanced stage.
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Sankara Cancer Annual Report 2013
Alert About Burglaries Targeting Indian American Homes
Alert About Burglaries Targeting Indian American Homes


Tips to keep your home safe...
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LIFESTYLE TOP
Looking To Make A Year End Charitable Donation - Check Out These Charities!


The holiday spirit is upon us and while we have fun with family and friends it is also the time to think of the less fortunate. Lokvani brings you a list of local charities for you to consider to give a gift.
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Looking To Make A Year End Charitable Donation - Check Out These Charities!
Weekend Entertainment
Weekend Entertainment


Catch up, register and purchase tickets for the upcoming events and concerts including Indi-Art Competition for Children, Bollywood Tollywood Social, Charsur Arts Foundation Concert Series and Glitz & Glamor NYE Party.
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For The Mathematically Inclined


Here are two puzzles for one and all!
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For The Mathematically Inclined
Music Reviews: Holiday Listening - Part I
Music Reviews: Holiday Listening - Part I

(This section is sponsored by Sounds Of India)

The year saw number of albums and a variety of music. Recap some of these for holiday listening.
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Laugh A While - Over A Cup Of Tea


How many cups of coffee will this hold?” the man asked as he placed a large thermos on the lunchroom counter. “Six cups,” advised the waitress. “Fine,” replied the man. “Give me two cups regular, two cups black, and two with extra cream
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Laugh A While - Over A Cup Of Tea
Cartoon - AAP
Cartoon - AAP


Aam Aaadmi Party
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Recipes For The Holidays


Holiday Goodies
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Recipes For The Holidays
Picture Gallery
Picture Gallery


Picture gallery
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Thought For The Day


“I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death.” - In memory of Nelson Mandela.
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Thought For The Day
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